riser clamp ,steering wheel removal help , idea?

[peter lena 9,302]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/The-Plumber-s-Choice-1-1-2-in-Riser-Clamp-in-Epoxy-Coated-Steel-112CLRSEP/309747775?MERCH=REC-_-pipsem-_-309742677-_-309747775-_-N#overlay used riser clamps for years at work and many other areas. drill a thru hole at center of center  arc area. weld on a 3/8" nut on outside of one side to match other side thru hole. clamp that on steering wheel base area , screw in a taper point bolt at welded nut , and strength to strength , screw / push out roll pin in wheel base , think this will work , worth a try . don't weld any more or i would have already made it up , no more pounding , just bolt push out the old roll pin . pete

[953 nut 60,279]

          Might work but I'm thinking it would need to be a lot more robust to get those brown-welded roll pins to budge.

[squonk 43,922]

Twist like a pretzel.  plus the hole in the shaft is only a 1/4" so the bolt would have to be that small. Bolt would shear.

 

Edited December 28, 2021 by squonk

[pacer 3,177]

7 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

those brown-welded roll pins to budge.

 

That does have some merit .....but... I dunno. The few Ive go into I just dont see that having enough ... oomph?

[Ed Kennell 42,122]

I don't think you could just "push" out the roll pin, but the combination of pressure and impact on the bolt may work.     Give it a try Pete.

[pacer 3,177]

7 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said:

combination of pressure and impact on the bolt may work

 

OK, that sounds more like it - after its got good pressure on it, a good whack - re-snug - another whack- etc. Thats the procedure I use often with pullers (think flywheels)

[peter lena 9,302]

@Ed Kennell  agree with you and @pacer, on a try it and see set up , install , riser clamp in vise , on drill press , drill 1/4" hole , verify its clamp grip and line up on wheel hole area , there is a punch bolt with a smaller starting tip , think with it clamped in place , lubricant on all related spots . it would have the welded nut thread strength , to start the move . also go over to fine thread bolt / nut . all of my wheel pins are free , just an idea, pete

[squonk 43,922]

Most of the roll pins do not stick out of the shaft. The roll pin is a 1/4" pin. a 3/8" bolt will not work.

 

Edited December 28, 2021 by squonk

[peter lena 9,302]

@squonk already changed that over to 1/4", usually change and modify as i go on a trial run , also fine threaded nut / bolt . all of my roll pins are in the original set up placement , the big difference is that they can easily be driven out as needed . I,M  new at this , was not aware  that you cannot  put a 3/8 bolt  into a 1/4 " hole , pete